Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish personal names).
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FRANCIE. Also Francy. Dim. forms of Francis (Abd. 1739 Caled. Mag. (1788) 499; Sc. 1816 Scott Antiquary xxvii.; Kcd. 1884 D. Grant Lays 31; Ork., ne.Sc., Ayr. 1975).
